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Straight Mute Brass Mutes

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There are lots of mutes available for brass instruments, and although the name "mute" makes it seem as though their job is to silence the sound, that's actually not often the case. Instead, brass mutes are usually designed to change the instrument's tone in a specific way. Straight mutes are the most common type of brass mute in use, and their effect is to make the sound sharper and more metallic - piercing, even, at high volumes. Each straight mute design has its own distinctive voice, partly due to how the mute is shaped, and also as a result of the material it's made from. You'll find straight brass mutes here in metal, cardboard, plastic and more, so there are definitely lots of sounds to choose from.

One of the top manufacturers of straight brass mutes is Humes & Berg, and no matter which brass instrument you play, there ought to be a mute in their lineup for you. Some of them, like the Humes & Berg 134 French Horn Tunable Straight Mute, can even be tuned for added flexibility. But maybe you're looking for a different material? The Tom Crown Copper Straight Trumpet Mute is a good example of what a metal mute can offer, while the Mutec MHT113 True Tone Blue Polymer Trumpet Straight Mute does a great job showing off the power of plastic. Or if you want something really special, maybe a wooden mute such as the Balu Bass Trombone Series Straight Mute would be the best choice for you.

Like any other brass mutes, picking out the perfect straight mute is something nobody else can do for you, because it depends not only on your instrument but also on the sound you're looking for and the style of music you play. But that's not to say you can't draw some inspiration from your fellow musicians, and it may be worth looking at the top-rated and best-selling straight mutes in this section to kick things off. One way or another, as long as you take your time and make a careful choice, you'll be on the right track!